Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Sony Alpha SLT-A58

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Sony Alpha SLT-A58 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 ×
Sony Alpha SLT-A58 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Sony Alpha SLT-A58
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberGH3A58
Camera formatCompact System CameraSLR
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133129
Width (mm)8278
Height (mm)9396
Weight (g)555731
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GH2-
SuccessorPanasonic GH4Sony A68
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicSony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.120.1
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9366.6
Sensor width (mm)17.323.5
Sensor height (mm)1315.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.754.31
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7174
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.723.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.412.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)812753
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2576(10.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5456 x 3064(16.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5456 x 3632(19.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.14.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audioAVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsSony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens-Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.06
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)-55
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1,746K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensorEVF type; 1/2-inch, 1.44M-dot OLED Tru-Finder, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x 35mm eq.), 26
Focus peaking-+
Evf resolution (dots)1,746,0001,440,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.670.57
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.340.88
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)614,000460,800
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1615
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80016,000
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 125 and ISO 25600Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesClear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View,Handheld Twilight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction (when ia
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+)
  • off
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • hi-speed sync.
  • off
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for auto flash and fill-flash mode)
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1210
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync SocketMulti Interface Hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired dmw-rsl1
  • optional wired rm-vpr1
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm mic jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • 3.5mm stereo micophone jack
  • dc input
  • multi/micro usb (remote)
  • type-d micro hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.480.51
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.55
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-2
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.460.57
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.14.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-8
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.14.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)246
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.24.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)205
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.380.33
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.202sFull Autofocus Shutter Lag, Wide-area Mode = 0.139s
Startup time (s)0.81.9
Play -> record time (s)0.71.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.12.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)540700
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-690
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1860 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 8.5 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
Os compatibility-
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7 sp1/8; mac os x v10.5 or later. (software is windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-New 20.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, 2.7" 406K-dot tilting LCD, OLED Tru-Finder EVF



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